Final Suspect in Shooting Death of Harmless, Homeless Veteran Milton Gordon Arrested

ST. CROIX — Detectives with the VIPD's Criminal Investigation Bureau/ Major Crime Unit on Saturday arrested 19-year-old Ryan Branch in connection with the homicide case of Milton Gordon, a harmless, homeless man. The homicide sparked an outcry in the Virgin Islands.

According to the police department, the arrest took place at the Henry E. Rohlsen Airport upon Branch's return to the island of St. Croix.

Following his apprehension, Branch was formally charged with first-degree murder. A bail amount was set at $1 million which he could not post, leading to his booking, processing, and subsequent transportation to the John Bell Correctional Facility.

An advised of rights hearing has been scheduled for Monday, February 12.